NIGHTLIFE

TUESDAY

Lawrence

Boo and Boo Too, Bears, Baby Birds Don’t Drink Milk, The Armory, 10 p.m., The Jackpot Music Hall, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

Mickey Avalon, Andre Legacy, Dirt Nasty, 8 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

Rob Drabkin, Michael Garfield, 10 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second St., 856-4330.

WEDNESDAY

Lawrence

The Non, Ali Harter, Another Holiday, 9 p.m., The Jackpot Music Hall, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

O Pioneers!!!, By the End of the Night, 8 p.m., Solidarity! Revolutionary Center & Radical Library, 1119 Mass., 865-1374.

Billy Spears and the Beer Bellies, 6 p.m., Johnny’s Tavern, 401 N. Second St., 842-0377.

MUSIC

FRIDAY

Lawrence

Free Outdoor Concert: Trout Fishing in America, 7 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, 864-2787.

Kansas city

Earth, Wind & Fire, 8 p.m., Starlight Theatre, 4600 Starlight Road., Kansas City, Mo., (800) 776-1730.

THEATER

Lawrence

“In Good Faith,” by Penny Weiner, 8 p.m. Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Lawrence Community Theatre, 1501 N.H., 843-7469.

Kansas City

“Dinner with Friends,” H&R Block City Stage, Union Station, 30 W. Pershing, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 460-2020. Call for dates and times.

“La Cage Aux Folles,” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-PLAY.

“The KCPL&L Great Electricity Show,” H&R Block City State, Union Station, 30 W. Pershing, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 460-2020. Call for dates and times.

“Private Lives,” presented by Actors Theatre of Kansas City, H&R Block City Stage, Union Station, 30 W. Pershing, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 460-2020. Call for dates and times.

MISC.

TODAY

Lawrence

“Kids, Let’s Build a Mud Fort,” presented by Katie Armitage, Gwen Dobson, Debbie White and Jacob Costello, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Lawrence Visitor Center, 402 N. Second, 832-7930 to register. For 7-12 year olds accompanied by an adult.

TUESDAY

Lawrence

“Kids, Let’s Build a Mud Fort,” presented by Katie Armitage, Gwen Dobson, Debbie White and Jacob Costello, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Lawrence Visitor Center, Constant Park, 832-7930 to register. For 7-12 year olds accompanied by an adult.

Lunch Pail Lecture: “Restoring Constitution Hall – Topeka,” presented by Chris Meinhardt, noon-1 p.m., Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., 841-4109. Bring your lunch.

“On Slavery’s Borders: Slaves and Slave Holders in Antebellum Missouri,” presented by Diane Mutti-Burke, UMKC professor of history, 2 p.m., Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., 841-4109.

“Abe and Mary: A Family Album,” presented by Herschel and Jacque Stroud, 7 p.m., Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., 841-4109.

WEDNESDAY

Lawrence

Chess Night, 7 p.m., Aimee’s Coffee House, 1025 Mass., 843-5173.

FRIDAY

Lawrence

Family Arts Festival, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., Lied Center garden courtyard, KU west campus, 864-2449. Followed by free outdoor concert with acoustical duo “Trout Fishing in America.”

SATURDAY

Lawrence

White Glove Tour of Dole Archive, 10:30 a.m., Dole Institute of Politics, KU west campus, 864-1420.

Lawrence Barn Dance Third-Saturday Dance, 7:15 p.m. beginners’ lesson, 8 p.m. dance, Woodlawn School, 508 Elm, 841-5759.

Lecture: “The Army in 19th Century Kansas,” by James Leiker, 11 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833.

Lecture: “Civil War and the Indian Wars,” by Roy Bird, 1:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833

Lecture: “German Immigrants in the Civil War,” by Bill Keel, 3 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833.

Community Gathering: “Another World is Possible,” 6 p.m.-11 p.m., Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread, 843-4933. Sponsored by Kansas Mutual Aid.

Quantrill’s Raid Walking Tour in East Lawrence, presented by Katie Armitage, 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m., Murphy-Bromelsick House, Hobbs Park, 10th and Delaware, 832-7030. Sponsored by Lawrence Parks and Recreation.

Quantrill’s Raid 10K Run for History and 5K Walk for History, 7 a.m. check-in, 7:30 a.m. race, East Side, South Park, 12th and Massachusetts, 841-4109.

Lecture: “The Army in 19th Century Kansas,” presented by James Leiker, 11 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833.

Lecture: “German Immigrants in the Civil War,” presented by Bill Keel, 3 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833.

MUSEUMS

TUESDAY

Lawrence

“On Slavery’s Borders: Slaves and Slave Holders in Antebellum Missouri,” 2 p.m., Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., 841-4109.

“Abe and Mary: A Family Album,” 7 p.m., Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., 841-4109.

WEDNESDAY

Lawrence

Lecture: “Battle of Westport,” presented by Ed Kennedy, Lt. Col. Ret., 7 p.m., Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., 841-4109.

Lunch Pail Lecture: “Opothleyahola,” noon-1 p.m., Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., 841-4109.

THURSDAY

Lawrence

Lunch Pail Lecture: “Lecompton, Kansas,” noon, Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., 841-4109.

Lecture: “The Deserved a Better Fate,” 7 p.m., Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., 841-4109.

Hawk Week Film: “Hot Fuzz,” 7 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Miss., 864-4710.

FRIDAY

Lawrence

Lecture: “How the Civil War Ended the Women’s Rights Movement,” 7 p.m., Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., 841-4109.

SATURDAY

Lawrence

Lecture: “L is for Lincoln,” 10:30 a.m., Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., 841-4109.

Lecture with catered luncheon: “Corsets and Crinolines: What the Fashionable 1860s Lady Wore,” noon, Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., 841-4109.

Lecture: “An Evening with Mr. and Mrs. John Spear,” readings, games, desserts, concert by Helen Beedle, 8 p.m., Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., 841-4109. Presented by WCMH and Jacque and Herschel Stroud.

SUNDAY

Lawrence

Lecture: “Quantrill’s Thieves,” presented by Joseph Houts, 3:30 p.m., Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., 841-4109.

ONGOING

Lawrence

Clinton Lake Museum, Route 5, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday and by appointment, (785) 748-0800.

Exhibits: “Clinton Lake Communities: The First 20 Years, 1854-1874,” “Religion,” “The Underground Railroad,” “The J.C. Steele House,” ongoing.

Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Miss., KU, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursdays; and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 864-4710.

Exhibit: “Haitian Art from the Hughes Collection,” North Balcony, through Sept. 16.

Exhibit: “From the Way of Writing to the Weight of Writing,” Asia Gallery, through fall.

Exhibit: “Aaron Douglas: African American Modernist,” Kress Gallery and South Balcony Gallery, Sept. 8-Dec. 2.

ONGOING

Lawrence

Bourgeois Pig, 6 E. Ninth St., 843-1001.

Exhibit: “Alternatives,” new work by Justin Marable, through Aug. 26.

Broadcasting Hall, home to Kansas Public Radio, Kansas University campus.

Exhibit: Kathy Hird Kostner and Ricardo Kostner, photography, through Sept. 30.

CornerBank, 4621 W. Sixth, 838-9400. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday.

Exhibit: “Ripples,” sculpture and painting show, Patty Boyer, James Kizer, Gina Westergard and Sandy Craig McKenzie, through Aug. 31.

Diane’s Artisan Gallery, 801 1/2 Mass., 856-1155. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and until 7 p.m. Thursdays.

Exhibit: Raw industrial diamond jewelry by Todd Reed, and the newest clay chair by Larry Brow, ongoing.

Do’s Deluxe, 416 E. Ninth St., 841-2254.

Exhibit: Recent paintings by Marty Olson, through Aug. 31.

Douglas County Bank, Sixth and Folks Road. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday.

Exhibit: Free State High School students’ work, ongoing.

Douglas County Law Library Art Gallery, 111 E. 11th St., 838-2477 or www.douglascolawlibrary.org. Hours: Noon-3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

Exhibit: “Photography by Ann Dean,” through Aug. 31.

Kansas University Provost’s Office, KU campus, 864-4904.

Exhibit: KU Art Faculty Exhibition, through May 2008.

Kimbari, 15 W. Ninth, 842-1067.

Exhibit: Paintings by Mitchell Daniel Pearson, ongoing.

Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H., 843-2787. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Frequently open in evenings.

Exhibit: “100 Years of the Vinland Fair: Photographs by Mike Yoder,” through Aug. 31.

Exhibit: Lawrence Art Guild Members Exhibition, through Aug. 24.

Exhibit: “Contemporary Native American Art: Paintings by Norman Akers,” Sept. 7-Oct. 12. Reception: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 8.

Pachamama’s, Eighth and New Hampshire streets, 841-0990. Hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-midnight Tuesday-Sunday.

Exhibit: Marty Olson, through Sept. 9.

Teller’s, 746 Mass., 843-4111.

Exhibit: Forcade, Time’s new work, ongoing.

Topiary Tree, 716 Mass., 842-1181.

Exhibit: Impressionist oil paintings by Joanie Whiteknight, ongoing.

Unity Art Gallery, 900 Madeline, 841-1447. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon Sunday.

Exhibit: “30 years in Photography: A Retrospective,” prints, equipment, books and memorabilia by Jim Regan, through Sept. 15.

Vermont Street BBQ, 728 Mass., 856-4227.

Exhibit: “Kansas: Land, Water and Skyscapes,” photography by D.W. Gates, ongoing.

Wheatfields Bakery and Cafe, 904 Vt., 841-5553. Hours: 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday and 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

Exhibit: “A Toast to Lawrence,” artwork by Gary Hinman, through Oct. 7.

Wildcat Studio, 3320 Peterson Road, Suite 102A, 842-3154. Hours: by appointment.

Exhibit: Portraits, paintings and epic-size history paintings by Wayne Wildcat, ongoing.

Wink Eyewear, 806 Mass., 842-9465. Hours: Closed Monday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday.

Exhibit: John Gladman, photography, ongoing.

Z’s Divine Espresso east, 1800 E. 23rd, Suite A, 842-7651.

Exhibit: Jeromy Morris, photography, through Oct. 7.

Z’s Divine Espresso downtown, 10 E. Ninth, Suite A, 843-3007.

Exhibit: Geoff Benzing, oil on canvas, through Sept. 2.

Zen Zero, 811 Mass., 832-0001.

Exhibit: “On the Path Through the Craft,” lattice sculptures and framing by Terry Miller, ongoing.

BALDWIN

Quayle Rare Bible Collection, 518 Eighth, (785) 594-8393.

Exhibit: Whimsy in Medieval manuscripts, 17th Century Urishay Castle Room, 14th Century Belgian Tapestry, ongoing.